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Insight Global

Aircraft Structural Design Engineer

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Poway, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/29/2026

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What they do

An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.

$138,433 / year median in California

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description Insight Global is seeking an Aircraft Structural Design Engineer for a leading aerospace and defense client. This engineer will join a high-performing AeroStructures Design team responsible for developing advanced aircraft structures for next-generation air vehicles, payload integrations, and cutting-edge aerospace technologies. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in composite and metallic structures, CAD modeling, finite element analysis, and structural design principles to create innovative, high-performance solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging aerospace programs, collaborate across integrated engineering teams, support prototype builds, and contribute to the development of advanced aircraft systems in a fast-paced, highly technical environment. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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9+ years of experience with Bachelor's, 7+ years with Master's, or 4+ years with PhD
Strong understanding of aircraft structures design and analysis
Experience with NX, Creo, CATIA, SolidWorks or similar parametric CAD tools
Knowledge of GD&T and drawing standards (ASME

Y14.1, Y14.2, Y14.5, Y14.37, Y14.41

)

Experience designing with metallic and composite materials
Ability to create, review, and maintain engineering design packages
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Experience with Fibersim or Catia Composite workbench
Experience with NX Simcenter, Creo Simulate, Nastran, Abaqus, or similar FEA tools